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Dealing with growing Chinese authoritarianism a challenge for democracies: Garneau
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says China's growing authoritarianism and coercive diplomacy constitute a challenge to democratic countries around the world including Canada. Garneau is...
Jun 07, 2021
Saskatchewan sees sharpest increase in home improvement sales across Canada
The home and repair industry has been thriving this year across Canada, with more Canadians spending time at home during the pandemic.New research done by financial services and technology company, Sq...
Jun 07, 2021
New welcome sign installed on north end of Melfort
Melfort Communities in Bloom (CiB) is doing their part to welcome residents and visitors to the city.On Saturday, the newest 'welcome' sign was installed on the north end of Broadway Ave.CiB member Pe...
Jun 07, 2021
Indigenous leaders call for healing and forgiveness as residential school memorials continue
Indigenous leaders in the Meadow Lake Tribal Council are using increased media coverage to spread messages of healing and forgiveness after the discovery of 215 Indigenous children's bodies at a resid...
Jun 07, 2021
'Hate is still present': Co-founder of Quebec mosque reacts to London attack
MONTREAL - Boufeldja Benabdallah, co-founder of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City, says he is filled with compassion and empathy for the family of five Muslims who were attacked by a driver i...
Jun 07, 2021
SJHL Coaches discuss upcoming season, draft, keeping players in Saskatchewan at meetings in Nipawin
Coaches from all 12 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League teams met in Nipawin between June 3 and 5 to discuss the league and the coming season.A number of topics were discussed, including what the 2021/2...
Jun 07, 2021
Speaker rules conduct of urinating MP constitutes prima facie case of contempt
OTTAWA - Speaker Anthony Rota has ruled that the conduct of a Liberal MP who urinated during virtual parliamentary proceedings constitutes a prima facie case of contempt of the House of Commons. Rota ...
Jun 07, 2021
New dates announced for upcoming vaccination sites
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced new dates for this week for local vaccination sites.Prince Albert's No. 1 Pine Street location drive-thru will be open on June 12 from 9 a.m. - 4:...
Jun 07, 2021
Quebec invests $14 million to adapt justice system to First Nations communities
MONTREAL - Quebec is investing $14 million over four years to adapt its justice system to the realities of Indigenous communities. Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian Lafrenire said today the money will g...
Jun 07, 2021
McMaster's football program is offering apprenticeship program for two female coaches
Corey Grant is looking to follow Bruce Arians' lead. The reigning Super Bowl-winning coach has never been afraid to think outside the box. In 2019, Arians added two female coaches to his Tampa Bay Buc...
Jun 07, 2021